# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 32% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Garchomp.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.608%
- **Rock Slide**: 84.978%
- **Dragon Claw**: 69.498%
- **Protect**: 68.167%
- **Swords Dance**: 40.324%
- **Poison Jab**: 26.062%
- **Other**: 11.363%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 79.969%
- **Sand Veil**: 20.031%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 32.673%
- **Choice Band**: 19.248%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.194%
- **Yache Berry**: 9.898%
- **White Herb**: 6.719%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.367%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.555%
- **Bright Powder**: 4.840%
- **Other**: 4.505%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 59.991%
- **Arcanine**: 37.775%
- **Scizor**: 33.943%
- **Zapdos**: 25.890%
- **Heatran**: 24.704%
- **Raikou**: 23.899%

## FAQ for Garchomp in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Garchomp?
The most common moves for Garchomp are Earthquake, Rock Slide, Dragon Claw, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Cresselia, Arcanine, Scizor, Zapdos. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Garchomp?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Garchomp?
The top build for Garchomp features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 32.222% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (79.969%) and the item **Life Orb** (32.673%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Garchomp?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 102 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Garchomp on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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